IND vs NAM Dream11 Prediction Today: 18th Match, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

IND vs NAM Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read ICC T20 WC 2026 Match 18 H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between IND vs NAM.

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IND vs NAM 18th Match Preview:

The India team will lock horns with Namibia in the eighteenth Match of Group A in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This match will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India, on Thursday evening. The host India has had a grand opening in this tournament; they won the first match against the USA by 29 runs on the back of skipper Surya Kumar Yadav. They would like to continue their winning streak.

On the other hand, Namibia has had a disappointing start to this tournament. They lost their very first against the Netherlands by 7 wickets. Although they posted a good fighting total of 156, they could not defend it. Forgetting their recent failure, they will aim to make a fresh start.

Recent Performance: 

IND: W, W, W, L, W

NAM: L, L, W, W, L

IND vs NAM Match Details:

  • Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
  • Match: IND vs NAM 
  • Date: 12th Feb. 2026
  • Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
  • Stadium/Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India. 
  • Live Score: cricketwinner.com
  • Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

IND Won 1
NAM Won 0
NR 0

Weather Report:

  • Temperature: 24–25°C
  • Rain Chances: 1%
  • Conditions: Hazy sunshine
  •  The weather is expected to be perfectly pleasant during this match.

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India, Pitch Stats: 

The Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India, pitch is generally batting-friendly, offering good carry and bounce. Batters can expect a true surface with plenty of value for shots. The quick outfield further aids scoring. Traditionally, the pitch here has offered some assistance to fast bowlers.

  • Win Batting First: 44%
  • Win Bowling First: 56%
  • Best Suited For: Pacers (60%)

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 153
  • Average 2nd Innings: 169

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

IND vs NAM Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), N. Tilak Varma, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy

Namibia (NAM) Probable 11:

Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus, Jonathan Smit Zane Green (WK), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz, Max Heingo

Top Picks from India 

Players  Role Fantasy Points
Surya Kumar Yadav BAT 170
Abhishek Sharma BAT 2
N. Tilak Varma BAT 71
Arshdeep Singh BOW 91

Top Picks from Namibia 

Players  Role Fantasy Points
Jan Frylinck BAT 56
Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton AR 91
Gerhard Erasmus AR 53
Jonathan Smit AR 51

IND vs NAM Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain Vice-captain
Surya Kumar Yadav Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton
Abhishek Sharma Gerhard Erasmus

IND vs NAM Fantasy Team Suggestion: 

IND vs NAM 

IND vs NAM Dream11 Tips: 

SL Captain Choice Surya Kumar Yadav
GL Captain Choice Abhishek Sharma
Punt Picks Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus
Dream11 Combination 2-2-4-3

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

India is the slight favourite to win this match.  Indian players are in excellent form, and they have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Cricket Winner expert is backing IND to win this match.

Prediction: IND to win. 

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.

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